Hello dan2075-ga,
Since NetFlix has well over 90% of the DVD rentals by mail business
and WalMart is the second largest player, the remaining companies you
have to choose from are much smaller operations. I?ve listed the
biggest among these and included some directory links that you can
browse for specialized vendors.
I?ve also included information about the competition in this industry.
Blockbuster and other retail stores are trying to figure out how to
get into this lucrative market. There are many questions about the
growing trend to buying, instead of renting, DVDs. In addition, no one
is ready to predict how the business will be changed by Video on
Demand. The articles I?ve included will help you get a quick overview
of the emerging trends.
I trust that I?ve found the information you need. Since you?re a first
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MOVIES BY MAIL ? DVD RENTALS
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WHAT MEMBERSHIP PLAN LEVELS DOES GREENCINE OFFER AND WHAT DO THEY COST?
GreenCine's new membership plan levels are as follows:
2 out plan @ $14.95/month
3 out plan @ $19.95/month
4 out plan @ $24.95/month
5 out plan @ $29.95/month
8 out plan @ $39.95/month
10 out plan @ $49.95/month
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http://www.nicheflix.com
Multi-Region DVD and D-VHS Rentals
How does it work?
Niche Flix operates on a flat rate, open rental basis. There are no
late fees, and we have a generous cap on the amount of discs, tapes
and titles you can have out at a time. We even pay the postage for
shipping! After signing up for an account, you select the level of
service that is appropriate for your viewing habits. That?s it! Now
you?re ready to begin enjoying a true unique collection of titles from
around the globe, available from virtually all region codes!
How much does it Cost?
DVD: $24.99 per month for 3 DVDs Out at a Time (After Two Week Free
Trial) - $29.99 per month for 4 DVDs Out - $34.99 per month for 5 DVDs
Out - D-VHS: $49.99 per month for High Definition Digital VHS tape
rental - 3 Tapes out at a time (After Two Week Free Trial).
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http://www.ehit.com/home
eHit
eHit is an on-line movie rental store that ships the movies to your
home (US residence only). We have thousands of titles to choose from
and 24/7 to your convenience. Choose from wide variety: Asian movies,
TV series, animations and animes (HK, Japan, Korean) to popular
English movies and TV series. Free shipping with prepaid easy return
envelope.
Cost
2 DVDs Out --- $13.95
4 DVDs Out --- $19.95
6 DVDs Out --- $29.95
8 DVDs Out --- $39.95
*10 Days FREE TRIAL - This is only available to 4 DVDs out. One per household
If you are enjoying eHit, do nothing , and your membership will
automatically continue with a flat monthly fee of $19.95 plus tax, for
as long as you choose to remain a member. No commitments, no hassles.
Cancel anytime.
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http://www.dvdavenue.com/
DVD Avenue
No Late Fees. No Due Dates. All Shipping paid by DVD Avenue!
Unlimited Rental Plans. No Long Term Obligations.
(Please note: service is available only to U.S. residents)
2 DVDS OUT AT A TIME -- $14.95
3 DVDS OUT AT A TIME -- $19.95
4 DVDS OUT AT A TIME -- $24.95
6 DVDS OUT AT A TIME -- $34.95
8 DVDS OUT AT A TIME --$44.95
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http://www.CinFlix.com
CinFlix
We carry over 10,000 DVDs, with an accent from Korea, Hong Kong, India
and Japan. You can check out three titles at a time, with no due
dates, no late fees...and we'll pay the postage. Return one...we send
you the next one on your list.
Choose Type of Membership:
Try
14.95 per 1 month.
1 DVDs Out, 5 DVDs in Queue
Light
16.99 per 1 month
2 DVDs Out, 10 DVDs in Queue
Standard
19.99 per 1 month.
3 DVDs Out, "Unlimited" DVDs in Queue
Plus
23.99 per 1 month
4 DVDs Out, "Unlimited" DVDs in Queue
Power
29.99 per 1 month.
5 DVDs Out, "Unlimited" DVDs in Queue
Ultimate
36.99 per 1 month
8 DVDs Out, "Unlimited" DVDs in Queue
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http://www.cafedvd.com/cgi-bin/new/index.html?id=QooIAxWA
CafeDVD
Founded in 1999, cafedvd.com is a personalized online DVD rental
service with wealthy collection of independent, arthouse, foreign,
classic and hard-to-find titles on DVD. Every title we carry has been
'hand picked' by our staffs, which often times requires a rigorous
research of film archives, professional consultation by a group of
critics as well as valuable recommendations from our customers. We
tend to bypass long list of mainstream releases to find the best films
both for new DVD releases as well as old favorites new to DVD.
A La Carte Rental Program
Select your movies for just $3.00 per title. No monthly subscription
fee is required. Shipping charge shown below include a postage paid
return mailer.
Unlimited DVD Rental Program
Small (2) $14.95
Medium (3) $19.95
Large (4) $23.95
This program lets you have various quantities of movies out at a time
for a flat monthly fee. Free Shipping
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http://www.jerrykindall.com/2004/04/26_netflix_competitors.asp
Netflix competitors
***** This is a blog that discusses the various options for NetFlix competitors.
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http://directory.google.com/Top/Shopping/Entertainment/Recordings/Video/DVD/Rental/
Shopping > Entertainment > Recordings > Video > DVD > Rental
***** Check out this directory for a large selection of small and
specialized DVD rental companies.
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NETFLIX COMPETITORS ? INDUSTRY TRENDS
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http://finance.yahoo.com/q/co?s=NFLX
NetFlix
DIRECT COMPETITOR COMPARISON
BBI = Blockbuster Inc
HLYW = Hollywood Entertainment Corp
MOVI = Movie Gallery Inc
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http://www.hoovers.com/netflix/--ID__100752--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX)
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http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item.jhtml?id=4004&t=innovation
Netflix Script Spells Disruption
March 22, 2004
Netflix revolutionized how people rent movies. Now Wal-Mart and
Blockbuster are scrambling to catch up. Who gets the happy ending?
From Strategy & Innovation newsletter.
As Blockbuster pushes further into DVD sales, it has to compete with
low-cost movie retailers like Wal-Mart, which uses low-priced
new-release DVDs as loss leaders to drive sales of other items in the
store.
Wal-Mart joins the fray
Complicating things further, Blockbuster and Netflix face equal
competition from Wal-Mart, which in October 2002 introduced an online
video rental service similar to Netflix's. The new option is offered
under the company's Walmart.com platform.
The battle shapes up
Most analysts believe the real battle in the movie rental business
will be in competing with VoD technology, which even in its current
state of low functionality is also a disruptive innovation, even to
the start-up Netflix.
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http://www.forbes.com/insights/2003/10/02/cx_al_1002nflx.html
Netflix's Next Challenge -- 10.02.03
With 1.2 million customers and a 95% market share, Los Gatos,
Calif.-based Netflix (nasdaq: NFLX - news - people )rules the online
DVD rental industry. Not only does the four-year-old company sit on a
comfortable customer base, but it has also lowered its churn rate to
5.6% in its latest earnings and its stock has more than doubled since
January. Still, as heavyweight competitors such as Wal-Mart (nyse: WMT
- news - people ) and Blockbuster (nyse: BBI - news - people ) join
the online game, Netflix readies itself to ensure that it stays No. 1.
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